Trump’s business deals in Persian Gulf, refugee status for white South Africans
Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.
The Trump administration gave refugee status to white South Africans, despite no evidence they face more danger than Black South Africans.
“Uptown Girl” Christie Brinkley is out with a new biography about becoming the biggest model of the 1980s.
The Cannes Film Festival kicks off today. There’s a new “Mission: Impossible” and films from Spike Lee, Ari Aster, and Lynne Ramsay.
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Surgeon general nominee, power of lower courts, Tennis’ final album
As surgeon general, Casey Means would be able to advocate for alternative medicine that may not have been scientifically vetted.
On May 15, the Supreme Court takes up President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for certain children of immigrants, but this case is really about the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions.
Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore originated with breezy, seaside tunes and evolved to churn out synth-pop and rock with R&B influences. Their seventh and last studio album is “Face Down in the Garden.”
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First American pope, threats to funding for NPR stations
In his first speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV – a 69-year-old Chicago native – shared a message of peace. He is the first American pope.
Public media in rural America is often the only source of local news and emergency information. They rely heavily on federal funding to fulfill their missions.
Critics review the latest film releases: “Clown in a Cornfield,” “Friendship,” “Fight or Flight,” and “Absolute Dominion.”
Serving pancakes to mom on Mother’s Day has to be one of the most universally embraced American holiday traditions. Flapjacks are easy to make, and you can use all-purpose flour or add other grains.
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Energy Star and CA EVs under attack, ‘Sister, Sinner’ book
Trump and Republicans are trying to end the Energy Star program and stop California from phasing out the sale of new gas vehicles. On EVs, they enjoy some Democratic support.
CA school districts are paying a hefty sum for on-campus police. Little oversight exists on how those dollars are spent and how officers behave inside campus gates.
Popular LA evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was reportedly kidnapped and held prisoner in Mexico in the 1920s, then fled on foot through the desert. A new book traces her story.
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Democrats fight Trump agenda, Russia seeds AI with misinfo
Hecklers at a recent town hall accused Congresswoman Laura Friedman of not fighting hard enough against the Trump administration. She says she understands the frustration.
Russian disinformation is shaping some answers from major AI chatbots. Large language model grooming is the tactic of poisoning databases that bots pull from.
Met Gala fashion “read as a rebuke to a lot of the policies and executive orders coming out of this White House,” says Washington Post senior critic Robin Givhan.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” turns 50 this year — legions of fans are still doing the Time Warp.
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